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Springfield Police investigate a fatal shooting in the 1300 block of East Brower on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

Springfield police this evening have confirmed one dead from a gunshot wound, with a suspect at large.

A possible stabbing victim was reported about a block away. The shooting took place at 1360 E. Brower Street.

The incident occurred about 3:30 p.m. The victim, described as a male, was dead when police arrived, said Cpl. Matt Brown with Springfield Police.

Brown said police were told the victim and an acquaintance walked into a house and were shot. After the victim was shot, he defended himself while his acquaintance was in altercation with another suspect in the house. Multiple weapons were used. At least four people were involved.

“We are still looking for the suspect,” Brown said. “We believe we might have a piece of info that leads us to believe who it could be. We’re in the process of going to locations where he might be at.”

Brown said tips were being called in to police. He said police have a strong person of interest.

Police believe the people involved knew each other and the incident was isolated. No names have been released.

Police are also investigating a possible stabbing victim with non-life threatening injuries found near the corner of Central Street and Rogers Avenue. The woman was found in a dark red Chevy pickup.

Brower Street was blocked off from Rogers to Fremont Avenue as of 5:45 p.m. Brown said detectives would likely be on the scene all night.